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The Chelsea Townhouse, London

26 Cadogan Gardens, London SW3 2RP, United Kingdom. (show on map)

The Chelsea Townhouse is a sophisticated boutique retreat set within three beautifully restored Victorian red-brick buildings. Opened in 2023, this elegant property replaced the former Draycott Hotel, reinventing the space as a residential-style sanctuary. Its interiors were carefully curated to honor the area’s eclectic heritage, featuring marble fireplaces, ornate crown moldings, and a quirky collection of “Objects of Curiosity” sourced from around the globe.

A standout feature is the hotel’s rare, exclusive access to the private Cadogan Gardens. While most of these leafy squares are strictly for residents, guests here can enjoy the quiet greenery directly from the drawing room or specific suites. The décor captures a distinctly British charm, mixing Art Nouveau and Empire-style furniture with soft, airy color palettes to make the property feel like a refined private home.

The hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring London’s most fashionable corners. It sits just steps away from the luxury boutiques of Sloane Street and the artisanal charm of Pavilion Road.

Culture lovers are also well-catered to, with the contemporary Saatchi Gallery nearby. For those wanting a wider experience, the world-famous museums of South Kensington, including the Victoria & Albert and the Natural History Museum, are just a short trip away. Whether you are seeking a quiet moment in a hidden garden or the vibrant energy of King’s Road, this townhouse offers a peaceful yet central base in the heart of Chelsea.

Expert reviews

The Times review:

“Expect a warm welcome, neutral-on-neutral decor and upmarket comfort food at this central London hotel.”

CN Traveler review:

“Tucked away in a residential part of Chelsea, this townhouse turned bolthole is designed to feel like a home away from home, even offering guests access to that most prized of London’s residential perks—a private communal garden belonging to the Cadogan Estate.”

Telegraph review:

“In contrast to many of the capital’s boutique hotels, it has carpets. It also has charisma and history aplenty, with its impressive collection of arts and antiques set against a blank canvas of off-cream walls and twinkling ­chandeliers. And yet, with its cushioned bay windows and copies of P G ­Wodehouse on little library shelves, the hotel maintains the feel of a member of the landed gentry’s cosy London pad.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 28th in London


This an aggregated guest review rating of The Chelsea Townhouse, London. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

88.07 %

Ranked 25th in London


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

3.5
Steven

22 May 2026

Very comfortable but not good value for money

Great location and very spacious

Room didn’t function well - mirrors too high and difficult to use the tea making facilities as they were on top of a tall cupboard.

4.5
Amaogechukwu

6 December 2025

Incredible stay with the most attentive and patient staff

Stunning, attention to detail, staff,,,, everything!

Nothing

4.0
Maged

3 December 2025

A very nicely located hotel in Chelsea with cozy & warm rooms.

Very nicely located hotel. The building has that old British vibe, while having very nice work done internally. The rooms were very comfortable and clean, and we really enjoyed our 9 nights there.

Nothing, all was good.

4.5
David

28 November 2025

Great location, lovely staff, everything very clean

Location

Lift quite small, cosy double quite small

5.0
Rudi

19 November 2025

We had a choice of all the 5 star hotels in London but we'll be back to the Chelsea.

Our room faced the park and was an oasis in the centre of the city. The location couldn't be better - really a great neighbourhood, 100 metres to shops, restaurants and the tube. Not a typical hotel experience, a true boutique hotel. More like a B and B without the hovering owners. The breakfast was outstanding. We ate there every mornig of our week long stay and it never got repetitious.

4.5
Corrine

10 November 2025

Relaxed and peaceful. Surprised how quiet the streets were despite being close to main streets

Location and staff

Nothing we didn’t like. If we had to say anything it was that the lift was erratic and very small ( two people can only squeeze in) we barely got in with bags. It took ages to get to the 3 floor . I was scared that it was not going to open. But this is an awesome old building so it was not a problem

5.0
Brian

4 November 2025

Beautiful hotel in a great location. The room was spacious and quiet and comfortable. I will probably stay here on all

Beautiful large room with a fireplace and high ceilings. Perfect location close to Sloan Square and the Underground. The staff were amazing. Highly, highly recommended this hotel.

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5.0
Ellen

3 November 2025

Stunning hotel with amazing staff for a fabulous weekend in London getting married

The property and staff were so thoughtful and kind. We stayed for our wedding weekend and they made everything so special. I couldn’t recommend this hotel enough

Nothing it was perfect

5.0
Gillian

2 November 2025

Friendly helpful staff, lovely hotel, great location near cafes , shops & tube station.

Fabulous boutique hotel. Super location .

Nothing!

5.0
Krystyna

30 October 2025

Exceptional

People

4.0
Silvia

28 October 2025

Fantastic location in lovely townhouse

Great location, property feels very luxurious

The hidden service charge that was added to the bill on top of what I already paid for the stay (hidden charge)

5.0
Bella

24 October 2025

Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and the staff were incredibly helpful!

4.0
Hasna

19 October 2025

Elegance and efficiency in a perfect location.

I was initially given a ridiculously tiny room (room 27 I think). The size of that room was preposterous, the room was suffocating with no window to see outside. I felt claustrophobic and the cost was way too much for that room. On the second day, I asked to change rooms and was given room 1 and that was much better even though I had to pay more. The location was great. the place lovely. the staff efficient.

Having to pay more for a room and being given that ridiculously tiny room. Breakfast was costly and really average. Your pastries were not good. I had 2 guests + myself . It was a very expensive breakfast.

5.0
Rebecca

15 October 2025

First class stay in a perfect location.

The location to everything was fabulous. Whether that was walking to a particular landmark or catching public transport to get to something further away - everything is at your doorstop. The room itself was exquisite and a very quintessential English vibe - which is what you want when you are visiting another country. The staff were exceptional and were on hand to assist with anything we required during our stay.

Nothing it was perfect.

4.0
Carolyn

14 October 2025

Very good

Great location and spacious room. Excellent breakfast offering too.

4.0
Janet

30 September 2025

Perfect location, but next time I would make sure I had a ground floor room

Lovely bedroom

Too many stairs

5.0
Bader

25 September 2025

Perfection

Hotel is superb. You feel the luxury the moment you step in the reception. Staff are welcoming and friendly. Room service is excellent I stayed a the chelsea king room which was specious, elegant, and comfortable. The lounge and garden are chic, relaxing, and feels secluded The location is perfect. I absolutly recommend this hotel for anyone seeking a special experience in the heart of the city

5.0
Sally

22 September 2025

Beautiful small

Beautiful townhouse in amazing location. The staff are lovely and the whole experience is relaxing and elegant.

Carpet on stairs shows a lot of marks - time to replace.

5.0
Kimberly

21 September 2025

Perfect place to stay in London

The best hotel we’ve ever stayed at. Perfect in every way.

I love everything about this hotel

5.0
Jéssica

10 September 2025

Exceptional

Very good

5.0
Catherine

3 September 2025

Great hotel, with amazing staff. Would stay again but just not in the same room.

The staff are exceptionally helpful and kind! Gorgeous building in a lovely part of town, short walk from a tube station. Very comfortable room with modern bathroom, and a good size for London.

My only dislike was we paid for a suite which ended up being in the basement, no view of the gorgeous gardens and the room was quite dark. Didn’t feel like it was worth the money we paid.

5.0
Maria

14 August 2025

An oasis in a busy life

The staff. The comfort. The quiet and the view of the garden. Lovely rooms

Nothing

4.0
Edward

3 August 2025

Apart from issue on arrival as above - delightful

Location and vibe

Issue about booking. Our booking.com reservation stated room with a garden view. Hotel said the description in the reservation was wrong and refuses to give us a room with a garden view, then suggested it was our fault.

4.5
Gina-

15 July 2025

Fabulous

The staff is so friendly and helpful..Great location.

4.5
Dsgnlvr

10 July 2025

Beautiful historic location, classic British place and part of town to stay. Lovely.

All was wonderful and cozy, A lovely unique historic spot! And the restaurant and garden were great....

room a little on the small side!

4.5
Jessica

7 July 2025

Wonderful- coming back soon!

Everything - the property - location - service - Cristian from the staff was super helpful and polite

4.5
Lucy

6 June 2025

Tried to charge us £75 on leaving for putting up the sofa bed which booking.com said wouldn’t be charged as it was inc i

Location and size of room

Internal bathroom no bath

5.0
Tiffany

2 June 2025

Great location and vibe

Great decor, location near Pavillion Road, and gardens for guest use.

Nothing!

5.0
Emilia

30 May 2025

Home away from Home

This was truly a home away from home from the second I arrived to when Christian helped me get my bags into the cab.

4.0
Kim

30 May 2025

Excellent location to attend Chelsea Flower show and would definitely stay again.

Room although on the small size was well appointed, very clean and inviting.

I disliked nothing

5.0
Laura

27 May 2025

Fabulous stay

Location was amazing, staff were so so friendly, beds very comfortable and so so clean

Nothing

4.0
Adrian

27 May 2025

Very good

Great

5.0
Plazaola

26 May 2025

Well decorated Classis building in Chelsea

Classic building very well decorated in the best location of Chelsea.

Breakfast service very slow.

4.0
Kaye

16 May 2025

staff were amazing - hotel really lovely so clean and spacious just a shame about the noisy morning

beautiful property - really central great facilities - lovely big room comfy bed

it was so noisy from really quite early in the morning - mostly door slamming and traffic but spoilt the hope of a lie in …

5.0
Trinity

13 May 2025

Perfect, perfect, perfect.

The room, staff and everything about this hotel was perfect. We stayed here for our legal wedding ceremony at Chelsea Town Hall and the staff made us feel so special and welcome. When we came back to the room at the end of the day, they had even put rose petals on the bed and two desserts for us! Its the perfect location just off the Kings Road and would definitely stay here again. The room was spacious, light and the bed was huge. 10000% recommend.

Nothing, it was a fantastic stay.

4.5
Flora

11 May 2025

Fabulous dog friendly hotel in Chelsea!

Beautiful hotel! Lovely garden which my dog could run around in. My dog was welcome in the all the spaces- this really is a dog friendly hotel! They provided my dog with treats- poo bags- a bed and bowels. Excellent!

I think the breakfast could be better.

5.0
Colleen

7 May 2025

We will return!

Perfect

Loved everything

5.0
Faten

19 April 2025

Exceptional

Perfecttttt will come back again !

Nothing.

5.0
James

3 April 2025

None

None

None

4.0
Louise

27 March 2025

Relaxing, easy and comfortable.

Very comfortable hotel in a great location. Lovely bathrooms and the rooms are like comfortable and relaxing.

Nothing not to like!

4.0
Gigi

24 March 2025

A comfortable stay - the staff were excellent.

Room 31 suite - comfortable - a little dated but very clean. The location is fantastic - quiet but close to everything and short walk to Sloan Square tube.

We had a wifi outage when we were there and a couple of lift outages too.

5.0
Julian

13 March 2025

A real gem

Great team, very nice, comfortable room

5.0
Alex

11 January 2025

Great place to stay in town!

Beautiful design and furnishings

Lots of stairs

5.0
Nilgun

2 January 2025

Exceptional

The hotel, staff, location, cleanliness and overall ambiance were perfect. This was a place definetely I would reccomend to my friends. I have special thanks to Anastasia for her all help to up-grade our room even in high season and to maximise our comfort during our stay.

5.0
Mohamed

1 January 2025

DECEMBER LONDON HOLLIDAY

Great location, close to the underground, amazing staff to help with every need.

No issues.

5.0
Susi

27 December 2024

We loved it , friendly staff and great location

Perfect location and very clean

4.0
Michela

1 November 2024

Very good

Staff was excellent

Location

5.0
Nicholas

1 October 2023

A very comfortable, friendly and well appointed hotel, which really made our short break special.

The cleanliness and space in the rooms was excellent. It was quiet, the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.

As a suggestion, some sachets of hot chocolate and normal breakfast tea would be appreciated, and it would be good to refill the sugars every day.

4.5
Andrew

6 July 2023

Loved the location, and the private garden was a wonderful bonus

Loved the location, and the private garden was a wonderful bonus

4.0
Fabianna

5 July 2023

Best hotel staff. Best Location

The staff is wonderful. Mr. Sherlock is always there to help and a very nice person. Location is perfect.

There was work being done and the facilities were VERY limited.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Outdoor furniture
  • - Picnic area

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Miscellaneous

  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
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